MANILA, Feb. 9, 2012—After repeated assurances by proponents of the reproductive health (RH) bill that the measure merely aims to advance freedom of choice, it is becoming increasingly obvious to more and more Filipinos that the bill prohibits a remarkable portion of the population from exercising freedom in different forms which are enshrined in the Philippine Constitution. [Read More]

4. California's First 'Gay Marriage' Ending

One Christian leader says the divorce of a California homosexual couple who made headlines for their landmark wedding shows that the "gay" movement's ultimate goal is to impose their agenda on Americans. [Read More]

(CNSNews.com) – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops – comprising the 65 Orthodox Christian bishops of the United States, Canada, and Mexico – has thrown its weight behind the opposition to the Obama administration’s mandate that all insurance carriers provide sterilization and contraception free of charge, including FDA-approved contraceptives that induce abortions. [Read More]

6. French President Says ‘No’ to Homosexual ‘Marriage’ and Adoption, Euthanasia

February 9, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been under pressure from socialist opponents to weaken his stance on human life and family issues, says he is not budging. [Read More]

7. Christopher West’s Comeback

After year away, controversial popularizer of Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body mounts defense [Read More]

8. Tagle: Clergy Sex Abuse In Asia a ‘Growing Concern’

THERE is a “growing concern” in the Church in Asia about the sexual abuse scandals that have plagued Catholic communities in the West in recent years, even if reported cases “are not so numerous yet as in other parts of the world,” said Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila yesterday. [Read More]

9. Secularism's Toll on Catholic Americans

Father Robert Barron on HHS mandate: 'I would hope that American Catholics would argue against the Obama administration move, not only because they are Catholics, but also because they are Americans.' [Read More]

10. Catholic Teaching on Contraception: For Married Couples Only?

Does the Catholic Church’s condemnation of contraception bind only on married couples or is it a universal moral norm? [Read More]

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Vision

A community of persons with same sex concerns, empowered in facing their condition, accepted and respected by society.

Mission

The group is inspired by Christ to live chaste lives in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Five Goals of Courage

1.CHASTITY– Live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality.

2.PRAYER AND DEDICATION – Dedicate one’s life to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist.

3.FELLOWSHIP – Foster a spirit of fellowship in which all may share thoughts and experiences, and so ensure that no one will have to face the problems of homosexuality alone.

4.SUPPORT – Be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in a chaste Christian life, and in doing so provide encouragement to one another in forming and sustaining them.

5.GOOD EXAMPLE – Live lives that may serve as good examples to others.

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Portraits of Courage

For the first time, the members of Courage step from the shadows of anonymity to face the camera. In thisPortraits of Couragepresentation which includes Part I - Into The Light (3-part videos)and Part II - Cry of the Faithful (3-part videos), they reveal their struggles with homosexuality and the amazing grace of chastity within Courage.

Understand the Catholic Church's controversial teaching on homosexuality from the first person singular. With unsparing honesty, the men and women of Courage bring together the truth and compassion of the Church's timeless wisdom.